AACSB Announces 2020 Class of Influential Leaders

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TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

  -- Fifth annual Influential Leaders challenge recognizes 25 outstanding

business school graduates

AACSB International (AACSB) [

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] — the world's largest business education alliance—today announced its 2020

Class of Influential Leaders [

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] , a group of 25 business school alumni whose inspiring work serves as a model

for the next generation of business leaders.

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An annual initiative, the Influential Leaders challenge recognizes notable

graduates from AACSB-accredited schools. This year's honorees include a mayor [

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], an inventor [

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], an academic [

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], and a brand expert [

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] — showcasing the variety of career paths supported by business education.

"It is our privilege to amplify the stories of business school graduates who

are serving as a force for good in the world," said Tom Robinson, AACSB

president and CEO. "The 2020 Influential Leader honorees, well prepared by

AACSB-accredited business schools, lead their industries and communities with

enthusiasm and dedication. Their achievements, and the inspiration they provide

to future business leaders, are to be celebrated, and AACSB is honored to

recognize each honoree."

Now in its fifth year, the Influential Leaders challenge has recognized more

than 200 business school graduates for creating lasting impact in business and

society. All honorees have earned an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral

degree from one of the more than 850 AACSB-accredited business schools

worldwide.

Each Influential Leader was nominated by his or her alma mater. Using rich and

inspiring stories, the business schools demonstrated how the honorees lead and

innovate within their industries, contribute to their communities, and inspire

future business leaders. This year's class represents AACSB-accredited business

schools in 13 countries, and the honorees have impacted more than a dozen

industries including technology, media, hospitality, and healthcare. The unique

stories of each honoree, and how they are creating meaningful, lasting impact

in the world, are available at http://aacsb.edu/influential-leaders.

About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world's largest

business education alliance, connecting educators, learners, and business to

create the next generation of great leaders. With a presence in more than 100

countries and territories, AACSB fosters engagement, accelerates innovation,

and amplifies impact in business education. Learn how AACSB is transforming

business education for a better society at http://aacsb.edu.

SOURCE:  AACSB International

CONTACT: Linda Hughes-Kirchubel

         Director

         Advocacy and Awareness, AACSB International

         MediaRelations@aacsb.edu